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NDTV
23-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Ozempic Face? One Woman Says It Made Her Look 10 Years Younger
The internet is currently filled with personal stories and discussions about Ozempic, a popular medication used for weight loss. Some users have shared positive experiences, noting significant weight reduction and improved appearance. However, others have expressed concerns about side effects and potential health risks. According to The New York Post, one user, Alejandra Salomon, is particularly pleased with her results. She lost 60 pounds using Semaglutide, a drug similar to Ozempic, to prepare for her sister's wedding. Salomon stated that her weight loss made her look better and that she did not need Botox or other cosmetic procedures. Unlike many users in their 40s or older who experience "Ozempic Face", Alejandra Salomon, in her late 20s, had a different experience, with her weight loss making her look 10 years younger. "My weight loss made me look 10 years younger - no Botox needed," she said. "Ozempic face" refers to a side effect seen in some people who lose weight rapidly using Ozempic (semaglutide). As the fat under the skin diminishes, especially in the face, it can lead to sagging skin, a gaunt appearance, or more pronounced wrinkles-making the face look older or sunken. Conversely, some experts warn about the effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Dr Patrick Byrne, president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, mentioned that these medications can cause the face to appear older over time. Additionally, a recent study conducted by Oxford University involving over 6,000 people found that individuals who stop using GLP-1 drugs often regain the lost weight within ten months unless they maintain a healthy lifestyle. While some Ozempic faces are appearing older with sunken cheeks, gaunt eyes and sagging neck skin - that doesn't seem to be the case for Saloman, as she's thrilled with how young her face looks. "It looks like I got jawline filler, but really, I lost 60 lbs and got in the best shape of my life," she told NeedToKnow. The 20-something-year-old started taking the weight loss drug "...because my parents thought it would be a good idea to lose 20lbs for my sister's wedding." While some users, like Salomon, feel that these medications have positive effects on their appearance, health professionals advise caution due to possible long-term side effects.
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Woman loves how her 'Ozempic face' looks
One Ozempic user loves how her face looks after losing weight. Although it's become so normalized for people to lose weight using GLP-1 — many are suffering from its bizarre side effects, like 'Ozempic face,' except for a woman named Alejandra Salomon. Salomon noticed a big difference in how her face looked after she took Semaglutide, a compound version of Ozempic, to lose weight for her sister's wedding. 60 pounds lighter. 3 Many Ozempic users complain about their faces looking 'hollowed out' or sagging — but Salomon experienced the opposite. Jam Press/@actuallyal__ While experts will say that Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs '… make the face look much older,' Dr. Patrick Byrne, president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), told The Post. Salomon — who is in her late twenties — feels the opposite. 'My weight loss made me look 10 years younger – no Botox needed,' she told NeedToKnow. While some Ozempic faces are appearing older with sunken cheeks, gaunt eyes and sagging neck skin — that doesn't seem to be the case for Saloman as she's thrilled with how young her face looks. 'It looks like I got jawline filler but really, I lost 60lbs and got in the best shape of my life,' she told NeedToKnow. The 20-something-year-old started taking the weight loss drug '…because my parents thought it would be a good idea to lose 20lbs for my sister's wedding.' 3 'It looks like I got jawline filler but really, I lost 60lbs and got in the best shape of my life,' she told NeedToKnow. Jam Press/@actuallyal__ 'It has without a doubt been the best decision for both my health and confidence,' she said. Salomon doesn't view her slimmed-down face as a bad thing — if anything, she looks at it as a healthy change because she now thinks her once round face was a sign of inflammation. She made sure to mention that although Semaglutide changed her life — it did come with some work. 'It is not an easy solution and is not a magic trick. I started to eat so much protein and switch up my workouts,' she admitted. Salomon said she is no longer on the medication but is still working hard to keep herself healthy. 3 The 20-something-year-old is thrilled with how she looks. Jam Press/@actuallyal__ '…I am no longer on medication, and am maintaining my weight!' Aside from the Ozempic face change, another alarming side effect from the weight loss drug is 'Ozempic teeth.' Those who use the GLP 1 might have experienced dental issues — such as dry mouth, bad breath and gum disease. 'Ozempic might reduce saliva production, diminishing the mouth's natural ability to cleanse teeth' — which can cause serious damage to one's teeth,' Dr. Michele Green told the Daily Mail. 'Saliva is crucial for protecting teeth, as it helps remove food particles, neutralizes acids produced by bacteria in the mouth and provides essential minerals that strengthen tooth enamel,' the expert said.
Globe and Mail
22-03-2025
- Health
- Globe and Mail
Ethnic nose jobs are about more than rejecting one's heritage
When I was growing up, my family always told me I have my mother's nose. It was meant to be a compliment – hers, like mine, is long, perfectly pointed, sharply edged. But that praise was at odds with what a boy in my Grade 5 class once said to me with a prepubescent cackle I'll never forget: 'You have a witch's nose! Ha!' Naturally, it was the second observation that's stuck with me. For years, it was the one part of my body I wished I could change. I wanted it to be smaller, more curved at the bridge and overall just less noticeable. But I knew simply saying that aloud would be like rejecting not only my family but my Pakistani heritage. In South Asia, a larger nose is commonplace – and in some cultures, it's even considered a sign of beauty and wealth. At 13, living in Toronto, that didn't register much. The urge to believe an 'ethnic nose' is unattractive is ever-present. Just this month, Pakistani-Canadian actor Amrit Kaur went viral after sharing on CBC's Q that 'a very well-known Canadian agent' once took a single glance at her headshot and told her she'd never be a lead on a TV show because her nose was too big, and she'd best get a nose job. While the pressure for celebrities to have work done is nothing new, cosmetic surgery is also going more mainstream – especially among Gen Z, who have been booking nose-job procedures at increasing rates, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It's hard to ignore the role social media plays among the most online generation ever. Recent research has shown the more time you spend on social media, particularly those platforms that are more visual, the more likely you are to want a cosmetic procedure. In the past few years, 'ethnic rhinoplasties' have become a regular discussion on social media, where brown and Black folks share the before-and-afters of their cosmetic surgery. This particular procedure is meant to retain ethnic features, such as bone density and nostril size, while still reshaping. But yeah, it still often involves reducing the size. While some people have heralded these ethnic nose jobs as a sign of the cosmetic-surgery industry becoming more inclusive, Rachel Rodgers, a psychology professor at Boston's Northeastern University who studies socio-cultural influences on body image, is skeptical. She says the profit-driven industry could be simply expanding into a new market and 'tailoring their product to encourage consumption.' Imani Reid, a 27-year-old marketing assistant in Toronto, had wanted a rhinoplasty since she was 17. She did her research, and found the results from some surgeons in Canada and the U.S. were often more uniform – featuring a defined bridge, upturned tip and smooth profile. In other words, they looked like the average white nose, no bumps in sight. 'I wanted to preserve the integrity of my natural features while refining my nose,' she said in an interview with The Globe and Mail. So last October, she went to a clinic in South Korea to have the ethnic rhinoplasty, and shared with her surgeon photos of 'beautiful Black women' as her models. Three months post-op, Reid says the rhinoplasty has 'allowed me to feel more confident in my own skin.' While Reid's friends were supportive (in fact, several of them have also gotten the same procedure), her mother, a first-generation immigrant from Jamaica, struggled to accept her choice. 'Unfortunately, she interpreted my decision as me rejecting my heritage or trying to conform to a Western beauty standard, which couldn't be further from the truth,' says Reid. 'For me, it was about enhancing what I already loved about myself, not changing who I am. My identity and my connection to my culture aren't defined by the shape of my nose.' Divisiveness around this subject isn't new. More than 50 years ago, some of the earliest academic writing on the motivations for cosmetic procedures focused on people from certain ethnic and religious groups reducing the size of their noses to facilitate cultural assimilation in the post-Second World War world. 'Family members often expressed concern about the loss of ethnic identity or a distinct family trait,' says Dr. David Sarwer, a dean at Temple University's College of Public Health who studies the psychological aspects of plastic surgery. 'These issues still resonate for some patients today.' In support of preserving these traits today, some people are celebrating natural ethnic noses online, such as Pakistani-American photographer Simrah Farrukh, who shared her collection of nose portraits of various South Asian women. And Niyati Sriram, a New York-based software engineer, has made several TikTok videos sharing how she's come to accept her Indian nose. She says she did this publicly to hold herself accountable, and to give voice to a feeling that is shared by many girls out there who, like her, have been bullied for their nose. 'This is something I have always struggled with and possibly will always struggle with,' she said in an interview with The Globe. 'I can't say I will be able to resist ever changing it. How I feel about my nose constantly fluctuates, but I am proud of it because it is a product of generations of my ancestors.' It's a mantra I've said to myself many times, as have many of the other young people of colour I spoke to about their noses. Almost all of them, too, shared a lack of judgment for each other's choices and a deep empathy toward feeling insecure in the Western world. Cosmetic surgery is a deeply personal choice, often one that takes years of thought and reflection. And that choice doesn't always have to be about maintaining cultural morale. How we feel about how we look comes from a number of other factors, including where we grew up, the media we consumed, or simply because we don't see who we feel we really are when we look in the mirror. In that case, perhaps an ethnic rhinoplasty is better than one that doesn't take cultural factors into consideration at all. Surveys and research have found that most people who undergo cosmetic procedures experience 'high satisfaction' with their results, and report feeling less anxiety and depression thanks to a rise in confidence. When it comes to feeling a lasting psychological shift, results vary, but significant research remains to be done. For me, all these years later, listening to these different perspectives have helped me realize my nose isn't even one you could call all that 'big.' There are better ways to describe it; it is different, it is unique. But it is also my mother's nose – and despite what that kid said back in Grade 5, that alone makes me proud.
Jordan News
10-02-2025
- Health
- Jordan News
"Turkey Neck" Leads Cosmetic Surgery Trends Among Men - Jordan News
A new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) found that 92% of its surgeons treated male patients in 2024 , marking a 5% increase from 2023 . The most common procedures among men last year included eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) , nose jobs (Rhinoplasty) , and facelifts . Cultural Shift in Male Aesthetics Dr. Patrick J. Byrne , Head of Facial Plastic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic , told the New York Post that this increase reflects a cultural shift in men's approach to aesthetics , as they now seek to match their youthful energy with a refreshed appearance . "Remote work and flexible schedules have made men more open to cosmetic procedures. Many seek to reduce sagging in the lower face, enhance neck definition, and lift the upper face," Dr. Byrne explained. Top Cosmetic Procedures for Men 1. "Turkey Neck" Treatment Facelifts remain a top procedure for facial rejuvenation, with 90% of AAFPRS members performing them annually . Interestingly, this trend is gaining traction among younger age groups : The percentage of facelift patients aged 35 to 55 increased from 26% to 32% in recent years. Dr. Byrne noted that neck sagging, or "Turkey Neck," is a primary concern for many men. اضافة اعلان "As men age, neck muscles weaken, and skin loses collagen, causing sagging and blurring the jawline-neck distinction. Neck lifts are now among the most popular male cosmetic procedures," he said. 2. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Eyelid surgery is gaining popularity among men, with two primary types: Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin above the eyes, reducing a tired appearance . removes excess skin above the eyes, reducing a . Lower eyelid surgery targets under-eye fat and smooths bags for a younger, refreshed look . According to Dr. Byrne, both procedures have high patient satisfaction and require only 1-2 weeks of recovery , making them a discreet yet effective cosmetic option for men. 3. Fuller Hair, Fewer Wrinkles Hair transplantation remains more popular among men than women , highlighting their strong desire to combat hair loss and maintain a youthful look . However, men's cosmetic interests extend beyond surgery. Dr. Byrne noted an increase in non-surgical treatments like: Botox Dermal fillers Microneedling Radiofrequency skin treatments "Men are now embracing aesthetic maintenance like never before," he remarked.
